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Climate Resilient California & Californians: Youth Voices Panel

Posted By  Ten Strands

At the end of February, Karen Cowe, our chief executive officer, joined Maryanne Wolf, director of the UCLA Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice, and six students—from elementary school to college—at the Climate Resilient California and Californians for...

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Coming next year: K–12 lessons on climate change and environmental justice

Posted By  Roni Jones

Students are noticing extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and other effects of climate change right in their communities. But our teachers do not have access to California-specific instructional materials on these topics. The good news: for the 2025–26 school year, that’s...

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Statement of Purpose: How Learning from Nature Paved Path to Ten Strands

Posted By  Sofia Safranek

Statement of Purpose: Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions of their work. Today, we hear from Ten Strands advancement associate, Sofia Safranek, who shares her childhood experiences at an outdoor...

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Empowering Youth Voices for Climate Action

Posted By  Will Booth
Over the course of five months, high school students across California implemented advocacy campaigns to pass school board policies that support climate literacy, and empower young leaders to champion climate action in their communities. Our outgoing climate corps fellow Will...
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Empowering Educators, Transforming Perspectives: A Deep Dive into Climate Change Education and OCE’s Global Impact

Posted By  Eric Guilyardi
Learn about the integral role of the Office for Climate Education (OCE), established after the Paris Agreement ratification, in elevating the importance of education in solving the climate crisis. Explore OCE's initiatives, including TeachersCOP, an international event highlighting educators' essential...
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Ten Strands Intern Garret Roth on His Internship Experience

Posted By  Garret Roth
Discover UC Davis student Garret Roth’s inspiring journey as a young climate leader whose passion for environmentalism and biochemistry led him to intern with Ten Strands. In this engaging Q&A, Garret shares his experiences and insights on the critical role...
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Unraveling the Climate Whodunnit: A Challenging of Identity and Belief

Posted By  Naomie Chien
A second-generation immigrant daughter, Naomie is a rising senior at the Nueva School in San Mateo who joined climate activists on an advocacy trip to Capitol Hill to push Congress to take action on climate change education. Learn about Naomie’s...
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California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program: A Game Changer for Climate Action and Youth Advocacy

Posted By  Will Booth
Ten Strands climate corps fellow and CYCP Leadership Program facilitator Will Booth writes about the progress of the program thus far and how it’s equipping forty-five youth to be game changers in their communities....
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Ten Strands Intern Skyla Lumbard on Her Internship Experience

Posted By  Skyla Lumbard
Today, we’re excited to share reflections Skyla Lumbard on her experiences interning with Ten Strands, as well as how she hopes her work will have a true impact on their communities and other aspiring young climate leaders....
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Ten Strands Intern Li Platz on Her Internship Experience

Posted By  Li Platz
Today, we’re excited to share reflections Li Platz on her experiences interning with Ten Strands, as well as how she hopes her work will have a true impact on their communities and other aspiring young climate leaders....

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